Your June 2025 guide to finding success in Canada

Resources to navigate life and work as an immigrant

June 02, 2025

Hey there!

You know we’re here to help you make the most of your immigrant journey in Canada with essential insights and resources. This month, we dive into salary negotiations, a 5-step plan for prioritising retirement, what Ontario’s Peterborough offers newcomers, and more free resources! Keep scrolling.

What to know before you negotiate your salary

We spoke with career experts and established immigrants to help you prepare correctly. Here are some things to keep in mind:

  • Research the industry salary range

  • Outline what you want—your negotiables and non-negotiables

  • Rehearse self-advocacy with confidence

  • Opening and closing statements matter

Discover what Peterborough has to offer newcomers


Located about 125 km from Toronto, the city of Peterborough provides employment services, community support, and integration opportunities to newcomer professionals and families.

Have you arrived in Canada in the past 5 years? Complete the MTM Newcomers survey on media & tech habits and earn a $10 e-gift card!

The survey is administered in 12 different languages. Your insights are valuable. Sign up today! Survey instructions are sent within 1-2 days after registering.

 

Follow this 5-step strategy to prioritize your retirement

A poll by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) found that the high cost of living and necessities is preventing immigrants from saving for retirement.

If this applies to you, take a look at ways to start small and make informed decisions about your retirement for a secure tomorrow.

There’s more!

In celebration of New Canadians TV Network’s 10th year of empowering newcomers, we participated in a special community event with a cause at its heart: Canada’s first-ever street cricket fundraiser—Cricket to Conquer Cancer— by The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

Team New Canadians played 4 cricket matches on this unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, sport, and the shared goal of raising funds for cancer research. Check out some of our shots from the field and behind the scenes!

If you’d like to support the cause, you can still donate and make a difference.

Missed #BeforeYouArriveinCanada 2025? Watch the event replay for expert advice for your pre-arrival preparations.

Two weeks ago, we organized Before You Arrive in Canada, our virtual conference that helps pre-arrival immigrants prepare for life and work in Canada by connecting with experts and attending informative sessions about pre-arrival services, housing, settlement support, banking, employment, and more. Missed the LIVE event? You can explore exhibitor booths and watch the replay of the panel discussion, workshops and information sessions until June 6, 2025.

As always, we love hearing from you. Let us know what resonated with you this month by writing to us at [email protected].

Upcoming Events

Virtual: From newcomers to influencers: Real stories and insightful advice
June 19 | 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET | Café New Canadians talk show

In-person: Hire Canada Job Fair & Training Expo
June 25 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET | Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East, ON

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